Chapter 227 The Best Mother-in-Law

"this……"

Yu Yan looked up at Madam Shao, who raised an eyebrow and smiled, "It's for you."

She took the jade bracelet directly from the wooden box, put it on Yu Yan's wrist, and flicked it lightly. "Hmm, it's really beautiful."

After putting it on, Yu Yan felt a heavy weight on her wrist and then came to her senses.

"Aunt Qiu, this is too precious..."

Yu Yan tried to take off the bracelet, but Madam Shao grabbed her hand and said, "Don't take it off, once you put it on, it's yours."

He added, “Xiao Qiao and Miao Miao each have one. These three jade bracelets were bought by me at Nan's Jewelry when I was pregnant. I asked Senior Nan Weng to polish them himself. He was Nan Song’s grandfather. His craftsmanship is impeccable.”

Yu Yan's wrists were fair and slender, and she looked absolutely stunning in this emerald green jade bracelet.

Mrs. Shao pulled Yu Yan to sit down on the sofa next to her.

"I originally thought I wouldn't be able to give this bracelet away. When I took it out of the safe last night, my feelings were so complicated."

Madam Shao is a strong and decisive woman in public, but she only shows her tender side at home.

"I don't think everyone has to get married in their lifetime. Some people can live a good life on their own. Love is wonderful, but there are so many other things to do in this world besides love. Marriage is different from dating; it means responsibility, as well as a certain amount of patience and constraints. In short, it's not suitable for everyone."

“My three sons have all had their own ideas since they were young, and they are all very upright. This is probably something they inherited from their father and me, so we have always respected their life choices.”

Mrs. Shao sighed softly, "When Ayan chose the path of scientific research, his father and I were indeed a little hesitant. If you say he goes into politics or business, at least there are people in the family who do these things and can guide and support him. But in scientific research, Mr. Shao and I are complete laymen and can't help at all. So when the old man was willing to take Ayan in, I was so excited that I didn't know what to say. I kept pinching his arm until it turned purple."

Yu Yan couldn't help but laugh; no matter how excited she was, she couldn't pinch herself.

“I know that the path of scientific research is lonely and arduous. Over the years, his father and I have seen how Ayan has gotten through it all.”

Mrs. Shao gently embraced Yu Yan, "With you by his side, Mr. Shao and I are very grateful."

"Aunt Qiu, Brother Yan has also taken good care of me," Yu Yan said softly.

Madam Shao said, "Isn't it only right that he takes care of you? You can order him around as you please. If he bullies you, just tell me and I'll teach him a lesson."

Yu Yan's eyes shone slightly as she hugged Madam Shao. "Thank you, Aunt Qiu."

"This child is being polite to me again."

Mrs. Shao gently patted her back, her voice slightly hoarse: "You've had a tough time all these years. You have no idea how much we love Yunyun, how much we love you."

Yu Yan knew.

She could feel it.

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After this meeting, the two of them tentatively decided on their marriage.

Just as hasty Yu Yan's first wedding was, this one was incredibly formal. Madam Shao had specifically inquired about the customs of Shangzhou, and everything that needed to be prepared had to be made in advance.

When she left the capital, Madam Shao slipped a card to Shao Muyan.

Shao Muyan refused to accept it: "I have money."

“Your money is yours, this is the money your dad and I are giving you and Yan Yan to help with your home.”

Mrs. Shao said, "Originally, I wanted to prepare the three gold pieces for Yan Yan in advance, but your father said it would be better if you took her to buy them and see what Yan Yan likes. You may not agree with our aesthetic sense."

She then instructed her son, "Mom knows you're not a stingy person, so I won't say much more. Just one thing: be generous to your wife, it won't hurt, understand?"

"I know, don't worry." Shao Muyan smiled and accepted the card.

When Yu Yan and Shao Muyan left the capital, they took the two elders of the Yu family and the two young men, Shao Yun and Xiang Chu, with them.

Since the large family couldn't fit in the small apartment building in the family compound, Shao Muyan took them all to the villa.

The Yu family elders were used to being frugal. Looking at such a big house, the old lady didn't say anything, but the old man secretly patted Shao Muyan on the back, "Extravagant."

Shao Muyan smiled and tried to pull the old man's hand, but the teacher shook him off with a look of disgust.

"How old are you."

But the smile in the corner of her eye betrayed her inner joy.

To be honest, the Yu family elders were overjoyed that Yu Yan and Shao Muyan were together.

As they grow older, they will inevitably pass away one day. Entrusting their beloved granddaughter to their own students is more reassuring than entrusting her to anyone else.

Shao Muyan's character, family background, and appearance are all impeccable. Most importantly, he genuinely likes Yu Yan.

On the day Xiang Chu returned to Shangzhou, she was picked up by Xiang Jingheng.

When Xiang Chu got on the bus, she was reluctant. When she waved goodbye to Shao Yun, she specifically told him, "Brother, save me a can of the fruit Mom made. Don't eat them all."

"I know," Shao Yun said. "I'm not like you, so greedy."

"Hehe." Xiang Chu laughed without the slightest embarrassment.

As the car door closed, Xiang Jingheng asked, "What kind of canned fruit? Did your mother make it?"

"yes."

Xiang Chu said, "Didn't Aunt Cheng Yun have a baby? She loves sweets, so Mom made her several jars of fruit preserves. There are yellow peaches, grapes, hawthorns, and I love the yellow peaches the most."

As she spoke, Xiang Chu leaned against the window and said, "I want to go back."

Xiang Jingheng grabbed his son and pulled him back, giving him a light slap on the bottom.

"You brat, you've got your brother now and you don't even care about your dad anymore? Don't you ever think about me?"

"Yes, I do."

Xiang Chu leaned closer to Xiang Jingheng, her words sweet and charming, "I often think about you."

Xiang Jingheng patted his son's head, looking at his innocent, lively, and adorable appearance, feeling both gratified and slightly bittersweet.

Since Mei Nan passed away, he has been reminiscing about the past. Sometimes when he video chats with Xiang Chu and sees how well he gets along with Shao Yun and Yu Yan, he suddenly understands why Mei Nan entrusted Xiang Chu to Yu Yan's side.

She replaced her two sons, of course, out of selfish motives.

Xiang Chu was her child. She entrusted Xiang Chu to Yu Yan, firstly for Xiang Chu's safety, and secondly... probably because she wanted her child to have a perfect childhood.

Even though she knew she couldn't hide the truth about her two children's parentage forever, she still did it.

Because both Mei Nan and he were children who grew up in loveless families, their hearts were gloomy, and they were unable to bring more energy to their children.

Mei Nan wanted Xiang Chu to experience what they couldn't have.

Taste the warmth, taste the feeling of being loved.

Xiang Jingheng didn't tell Xiang Chu about Mei Nan's death, nor did he ask Yu Yan and Shao Muyan to tell Xiang Chu. The child would find out when she grew up.

As for now...

“I think when Mei Nan entrusted Xiang Chu to you, she had already decided that you would be the child’s mother forever.”

Xiang Jingheng bowed deeply to Yu Yan, "Yu Yan, I'm begging you."